2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 78 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 31, 2026

2026-03-31 21:58:03 UTC (2026-03-31) · approx. 1:58 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.7(md)
Time21:58 UTC≈ 1:58 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.431°, -125.194°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.43°, -125.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 md
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.4310°N
-125.1942°E

Technical Information

Event ID
nc75336577
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
110
Stations Used
62
Azimuthal Gap
245.0°
Min Station Distance
0.666°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 21:43:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: nc75336577). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 31, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 78 km W of Petrolia, CA — March 31, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/nc75336577/